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 Subject: Manny Pacquiao renewed his ties with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:35 pm |
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From ABS-CBN Website:
Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao renewed his ties with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., which will air his next matches including his highly-anticipated superfight with British superstar Ricky Hatton on May 2.
“Pagkatapos kong pagisipan, mabuti nilapitan ko ang ABS-CBN at nagpagpasyahan ko pong makipag partner muli sa kanila,” Pacquiao, the reigning pound-for-pound king, said Wednesday.
“Sarili ko itong desisyon,” he added. “Sa ABS-CBN mapapanood nyo ang laban ko kay Ricky Hatton at iba ko pang laban.”
Pacquiao and ABS-CBN have collaborated in some of his fights, including the one against Mexican Oscar Larios in July 2006. The broadcasting network also aired his matches to Filipinos overseas through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel.
“Wala pang pagbabago,” the General Santos native assured his fans. “Ang laban ko ay laban nating lahat mga Pilipino, kahit saan mang sulok ng mundo.”
'Pray for me'
Pacquiao also appealed for support from his fans, especially in his upcoming fight against Hatton, who is considered his toughest opponent to date.
“Sana po, lagi nyo akong ipagdasal sa mga darating ko pang laban, lalung-lalo na this coming May second,” said the Filipino champ, who also thanked his former network GMA-7.
Welcome home
ABS-CBN welcomed the return of Pacquiao even as it assured its support for his campaign against Hatton.
“We are very happy with the decision of Manny Pacquiao to be his partner in future fights, including the Pacquiao-Hatton fight on May 2. As his former media partner, we shall support Manny's campaign to bring honor to the Philippines and to his kababayans here and around the world,” said Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Head of Corporate Communications, in a statement.
“To Manny, we say, 'Welcome home, Kapamilya',” he added.
Osorio said that Pacquiao has signed a letter of intent with ABS-CBN which will cover the Hatton match and possibly three or more fights thereafter.
On questions about Pacquiao's contract with Solar Sports Entertainment, Osorio said the boxer will later answer queries to explain his decision.
A long wait
Meanwhile, Pacquiao has reportedly long been wanting to return to ABS-CBN according to actress and talk show host Kris Aquino.
Aquino said in her program Showbiz News Ngayon that she greeted Pacquiao's wife Jinkee through text (short messaging service) after receiving news that the boxer has reopened his partnership with the network.
"Nakatext ko kanina si Mareng Jinkee Pacquiao at sinabi kong, 'Welcome back, balik Kapamilya ulit kayo'," said Aquino.
The talk-show host said Jinkee replied, "Alam mo mare, matagal na talagang gusto ni Manny magbalik sa ABS-CBN at siya talaga ang may gusto at gumawa ng paraan para maging Kapamilyang muli."
'Ill advised'
For its part, Solar Entertainment claims that Pacquiao's "attempt" to break out from their contract is "ill-advised."
"Manny Pacquiao's attempt to rescind the License Agreement without any factual or legal basis is ill-advised," said Solar in a statement.
Solar said its Licence agreement with Pacquiao, which covers the the audio-visual presentation of all of his bouts, runs from May 7, 2007 to May 6, 2011.
It also warned ABS-CBN from interfering with their agreement with Pacquiao.
"Solar shall avail of all its legal remedies to the fullest extent against any undue breach of and/or tortious interference with the Licence Agreement," it said.
On questions about Pacquiao's contract with Solar Sports Entertainment, Osorio said the boxer and his lawyers will later answer queries to explain his decision.
as of 03/18/2009 11:54 PM
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